mkx-wanders Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 I thought it would be fun to start a list of the Tips, Tricks and Features (TTF) of the MKX (and other vehicles...). Trick (Feature?) #1 - All windows down after unlocking (Not the Vista Roof). (1) Press Unlock on the Fob then (1) Press and Hold Unlock on the Fob. Trick (Feature?) #2 - Turn signal auto-cancel for quick lane changes (Stays on for 4-5 seconds after release). Press the turn signal arm about half-way until the signal turns on and then release. Tip #1 - Electric Parking Brake automatically disengages, when vehicle is in drive and driver presses on the accelerator. Tip #2 - Vehicle in 'single pressed Neutral', will go into Park if the Driver's door is opened. jordankreationz and VisionPilot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKXMark Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) Here's one - if you have the power folding back seats, hold the button down until the seat folds. Pressing and releasing won't do it and you'll think something is wrong. Adding more: Bring up Entertainment in the center screen, then change station presets with the up/down buttons on the steering wheel. Edited May 18, 2018 by MKXMark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Which button do I push for the passenger ejection seat? VisionPilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja279 Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 Here's one - if you have the power folding back seats, hold the button down until the seat folds. Pressing and releasing won't do it and you'll think something is wrong. I thought the rear seats were not powered, and pushing the button just releases a latch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTMY911 Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Not sure if it was the same on my 2013 as I never try it but if you Remote Start, you can bypass the "Engine ON/OFF" push button and press drive or reverse to get moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkx-wanders Posted May 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 Not sure if it was the same on my 2013 as I never try it but if you Remote Start, you can bypass the "Engine ON/OFF" push button and press drive or reverse to get moving. Tip Checked. It still works in a 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 If you're a bit paranoid like I am about the longevity of the front camera mechanism, instead of hitting P then shutting the engine down, just hit the Engine Start/Stop button. For some reason, these vehicles deploy the front camera when you start the vehicle and hit drive and also when you put the vehicle into park. Seems unnecessary IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKXMark Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 I thought the rear seats were not powered, and pushing the button just releases a latch They're sprung, a power latch releases them and the spring pushes them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 18, 2018 Report Share Posted May 18, 2018 If you're a bit paranoid like I am about the longevity of the front camera mechanism, instead of hitting P then shutting the engine down, just hit the Engine Start/Stop button. For some reason, these vehicles deploy the front camera when you start the vehicle and hit drive and also when you put the vehicle into park. Seems unnecessary IMHO. I’ve noticed that. At first I thought it was broken. I guess it’s so you get the picture a little faster when you shift out of park but it does seem totally unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisguy159 Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 You you are traveling at speed and hit reverse the car will go into nuteral and the backup camera will come on. VisionPilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTMY911 Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 You you are traveling at speed and hit reverse the car will go into nuteral and the backup camera will come on. I always wonder what would happen if you accidentally hit a switch button by accident... VisionPilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 19, 2018 Report Share Posted May 19, 2018 I always wonder what would happen if you accidentally hit a switch button by accident... Nothing bad. The computer won’t let you do anything stupid like putting the tranny into park at speed. VisionPilot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltcmusic Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) . Edited July 9, 2018 by waltcmusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 If you leave the fuse alone, it will be in FWD only 95% of the time anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkx-wanders Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Not to slight the AWD CCD, but I hardly noticed a difference. Maybe I need to find a road with bigger potholes. I am very pleased with the handling and comfort the fixed position of the FWD config. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloopdawg Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkx-wanders Posted June 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 I am still infatuated with Sync2/MLT...Yeah, it is a bit laggy, but it is beautiful. I hope the Aviator has Sync4 or a cleaned up and refined Sync3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLFNcceB2wY Whenever I put it on purple, I have this strong urge to dress up like this: https://express.google.com/product/13467651291412186819_15428541368563190114_1284288?mall=WashingtonDC&directCheckout=1&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=product_ads&utm_campaign=gsx&dclid=CL7aiMGYw9sCFYO_wAodOJ4DSA Can't understand why. VisionPilot, sloopdawg and MKXMark 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKXMark Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Whenever I put it on purple, I have this strong urge to dress up like this: https://express.google.com/product/13467651291412186819_15428541368563190114_1284288?mall=WashingtonDC&directCheckout=1&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=product_ads&utm_campaign=gsx&dclid=CL7aiMGYw9sCFYO_wAodOJ4DSA Can't understand why. You'll need this! enigma-2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKXMark Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Tip - when auto-hold is turned on, press lightly on the brake pedal to creep forward in traffic, press harder to engage auto-hold. mkx-wanders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 This is what I drove in college, except it had a full white vinyl roof and wire basket wheels. Blue velour interior. (no curb feelers though). Got called a pimpmobile more than once! sloopdawg and MKXMark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Tip - when auto-hold is turned on, press lightly on the brake pedal to creep forward in traffic, press harder to engage auto-hold. If you have auto stop/start, pressing lightly on the pedal when you stop will prevent the engine from shutting off. If you want it to shut off press harder. mkx-wanders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloopdawg Posted June 8, 2018 Report Share Posted June 8, 2018 Whenever I put it on purple, I have this strong urge to dress up like this: https://express.google.com/product/13467651291412186819_15428541368563190114_1284288?mall=WashingtonDC&directCheckout=1&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=product_ads&utm_campaign=gsx&dclid=CL7aiMGYw9sCFYO_wAodOJ4DSA Can't understand why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkx-wanders Posted June 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Tip - when auto-hold is turned on, press lightly on the brake pedal to creep forward in traffic, press harder to engage auto-hold. Very nice. I just tried it today and it worked wonderfully as a 2 MPH Cruise Control. Thanks! MKXMark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkabout Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 MLT is beautiful and SYNC 3 needs to be cleaned up and refined? I never thought My Ford Touch deserved the abuse it got but it's crude, at best, by today's standard. I've had it in a few loaners (although not an mkx). Is honestly less elegant than what I had in my first generation Acura TSX. Sync 3 is probably one of the best systems out there.it had is snafus and usability quirks but there is a reason that it gets high consumer satisfaction ratings. I preferred iDrive in a lot of ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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